Web merchandiser, Militarybootsdirect.com is glad to announce the addition of the Tactical Research Footwear Line by Belleville Footwear. This advanced footwear lineup was intended for Police officers, security professionals, and the U.S. Military by the same boot creators that have engineered Belleville’s globally-known military boots. The Tactical Research Line utilizes many of the qualities that supports Belleville’s notability for being one of the most advanced and cutting-edge military boot makers in the world.

Tactical Research manufactures three primary tactical footwear lines: the Paladin, the Kiowa, and the Khyber. The very modern, sleek form of all three models immediately gives this footwear lineup a “tactical feel” where stealth and quickness come to mind. Each of the three Tactical Research models come with design features that are specific to a particular mission or use. However, common to all three models is Belleville’s highly-esteemed TR-1 high performance insole that employs several advanced anatomical features. The polyurethane EVA insole features a deeply formed heel cup that stabilizes the foot and reduces heat and friction, a precision molded arch factory insert that compensates for overpronation of the arch, and a honeycomb forefoot design to maximize air flow below the foot. Soldiers in the field have given the renowned TR-1 insole great reviews in comfort during long hours and high activity scenarios. All Tactical Research Boots are 8 inches, meeting height requirements of the U.S Armed Forces.

The Paladin is a superlight composite toe tactical boot ideally suited for work areas involving electrocution and/or foot dangers such as a maintenance hangar or engineering room. The Paladin comes in desert camo and sage green colors, which are USAF-approved for uniform wear. The Paladin weighs in at a lightweight 25.6 oz for a size 9 through a combination of lightweight suede and nylon Cordura construction over a compressed EVA sole.

The Kiowa is a superlight boot intended for tactical and troop training and missions. It features a beefy lug design for rough terrain and an extended EVA midsole for impact cushioning. The Kiowa comes in black leather, Air Force uniform-approved sage green, and desert tan colors. This model weighs in at only 23 oz per boot, which is almost 10 oz less than the average combat boot.

Finally, the Tactical Research Khyber is the ultimate rugged terrain tactical boot. Intended applications for this boot are rocky and/or sandy mountainous terrain. It features a deeply serrated heel kicker for braking and sliding on steep terrain, serrated toe bumpers for vertical climbing and crawling, and a Vibram IBEX Outsole for Rugged Terrain. All of this in a superlight package of 24 oz per boot which makes it a top choice for covering a lot of terrain.

All Tactical Research models are constructed using cutting edge technology and top class materials. This new footwear line is rapidly gaining popularity as many are discovering that it is truly worthy wearing the Belleville name.

Vishal Wong is an expert reviewer on military boots
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